The only reason I’m here for those heavy Thanksgiving dinners is because of the next day turkey sandwich. Some toast, a little mustard, slap on the turkey, good to go. Pretty plain treatment, admittedly. What if I could make a Thanksgiving sandwich that made the most of the leftovers and had a little more oomphContinue reading “Thanksgiving sandwich”
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Steak and mushroom hot bun
There was leftover striploin from last night’s steak dinner—a natural for a steak, mushroom, onion, and red pepper hot bun sandwich. I’m thinly slicing the leftover steak, some red bell pepper, a whole yellow onion, and I’m adding some cute button mushrooms and a generous hit of tarragon (though you could use any bold herb,Continue reading “Steak and mushroom hot bun”
Bologna breakfast sandwich
Early into my A Year in Sandwiches blogging, a high school friend reminded me of that classic school lunch box sandwich: bologna and cheese on white bread. I never really ate bologna growing up, although my mom would sometimes fry up a batch with eggs and everyone wolfed that down. So I got to thinking:Continue reading “Bologna breakfast sandwich”
Patty melt
Oh how I adore a good patty melt. A cousin to the hamburger but, in my opinion, far superior, as any diner frequenter knows. The most obvious difference between the hamburger and the patty melt is this: no bun. Instead, the patty is delivered in two slices of rye bread, buttered and griddled until goldenContinue reading “Patty melt”
Cucumber and smoked fish bagel
We were craving authentic Montreal style bagels and thought they were coming in the grocery delivery. We got these bagels instead. Visually interesting. Like a cross between the Montreal style bagel and the New York style bagel, only longer and leaner. Time for a bagel brunch! I’m making a bagel platter, which gives people theContinue reading “Cucumber and smoked fish bagel”
Pesto caprese loaf
My excellent boss Erika was talking about how she’s making use of all the basil in season right now by making pesto for everything. That got me thinking: how could I make pesto the star of a sandwich? Basil isn’t the only thing in season; tomatoes are, too. And I’ve got plenty of both. WhatContinue reading “Pesto caprese loaf”
Pan con tomate
It’s tomato season and at this time of year, tomato sandwiches are on regular rotation in this household. Today I’m making two sandwiches: the classic North American tomato mayo sandwich and the classic Spanish pan con tomate. Both sandwiches make this the star of their dish: For the North American version, I’m starting with aContinue reading “Pan con tomate”
Coney Island hot dog
In the old days, before COVID-19 disrupted everything, this would be the time of year when we’d all be going to fairs, festivals, and exhibitions, chowing down on carney food. All the carnivals are cancelled this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make carney food at home. I’ve joined CNE lover Michael Laxer, whoContinue reading “Coney Island hot dog”
A moveable feast
Summertime is made for picnics, even if it’s in your backyard, on your terrace, or inside on a rainy day. Today I’m thinking the ultimate moveable feast: a ham and brie baguette, chilled gazpacho soup, wine, lemonade, a picnic blanket, pillows, and flowers. You can take this picnic anywhere. Let’s start with the gazpacho. ThereContinue reading “A moveable feast”
Classic club sandwich
I’m a sucker for a double decker sandwich and the club sandwich rarely disappoints. But I’ve actually never made one at home. So it’s time to right that wrong. I’m going the classic route: three slices of toasted sandwich bread, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon (it has to be crispy!), chicken and mayo. How easy canContinue reading “Classic club sandwich”
A Year in Sandwiches 